Primer: Introduction to Grace - An HPRC Resource
Overview
Instructor(s): Ananya Adiki
Time: Friday, January 30, 2026 1:30PM-2:30PM CT
Location: Blocker 220
Prerequisite(s): Active HPRC account, basic Linux skills
An introduction to HPRC's flagship computing cluster, Grace. This primer covers a variety of topics relevant to computing on Grace and other HPRC clusters, demonstrated through a live login session.
Course Materials
Participation
During the training, attendees are expected to use their own computer and complete the instructor-led application and allocation processes.
Learning Objectives and Agenda
In this course, participants will:
- Log into the Grace cluster
- Learn the basics of the Open OnDemand portal
- Learn the basics of cluster computing with HPRC
A typical outline of the topics covered in this primer is provided below. Because of the interactive nature of this course, some of the topics listed below may be introduced in a different order and covered to different depths.
- Intro to HPRC clusters and policies
- Getting started
- Open OnDemand Portal functions
- Software
- Batch Computing